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Chana Dhal

Yields2 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 5 mins

Lovely simple dhal which is still tasty! Serve with some fresh greens, or with a vegan 'fish' cake or as a side to any Indian meal.

 225 g Yellow split peas (chana dhal)
 1 pt Water
 ½ tsp Turmeric
 4 Slices of ginger
 1 tsp Salt
 ¼ tsp Garam masala
 3 tbsp Oil
 ½ tsp Cumin seeds
 2 Cloves garlic, chopped
 ½ tsp Chilli powder
 Coriander to garnish
1

Boil the lentils and remove the scum

2

Add turmeric and ginger

3

Cover leaver slightly ajar on low for 1 hour

4

Add salt and garam masala and stir

5

Heat oil in a separate pan

6

Add cumin and a few seconds later add garlic

7

When the garlic is browned add chilli powder

8

Immediately take off the heat and add to the dhal

9

Serve garnished as coriander

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2

Servings 2